Experience

SOME (So Others Might Eat)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Vice President, Chief Development Officer

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an interfaith, community-based organization that exists to help the poor and homeless of our nation's capital. We meet the immediate daily needs of the people we serve with food, clothing, and healthcare. We help break the cycle of homelessness by offering services, such as affordable housing, job training, addiction treatment, and counseling, to the poor, the elderly, and individuals with mental illness. Each day, SOME is restoring hope and dignity one person at a time. As EVP, CDO, I am responsible for making strategic decisions affecting the organization. Working closely with the CEO, the position forges new relationships and sustains and grows current relationships to increase SOME's financial resources, visibility, and impact. Design and implement a comprehensive plan and develop key external alliances by cultivating, soliciting and stewarding philanthropic support. Show less



Children's Home Society of Florida

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Development Officer

  • May 2017 - Jun 2020



The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida

• Vice President of Advancement

  • May 2013 - May 2017



Shake-A-Leg Miami

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2013



American Cancer Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP of Field Operations Florida

  • Feb 2008 - Oct 2009

  Lead a staff of 120 and 10000 plus volunteers in achieving the mission of the American Cancer Society responsible for a $11.5 million development goal and a operating budget of 9,000,000

• Executive Director Metro Orlando

  • Jun 2005 - Feb 2008

  Responsible for all aspects of fundraising ($5,000,000).Lead and devolped a staff of 21 and over 12,000 volunteersmaintained a $1.6 million dollar operating budget

• Executive Director SunCoast Area

  • Nov 2003 - Jun 2005



American Cancer Society

• Relay for Life Development Officer

  • Nov 2001 - Jun 2003



American Cancer Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Annual Giving Director

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Managed a staff of 16 and responsible for the annual giving goals for the Division.Oversaw training of division staff on all aspects of annual giving and fund raising development.Served as an advisor to regional staff regarding annual giving and fund raising. Developed guidelines for annual giving.

• Donor Development Director

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1999

  Directed the state's Income Development Program. Wrote and implemented fund-raising plans and the Income Development Program. Supervised a staff of 10. Recruited and trained volunteers and staff.

• Unit Director

  • Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  Coordinated all societal activities within southern Milwaukee County. Determined annual plans and timelines to implement societal objectives. Designed, implemented, and coordinated special events and public education programs. Recruited and trained volunteers. Wrote proposals requesting project funds from corporate and individual donors . Authored press releases and promotional pieces and served as media contact.



Madison Professional Baseball, Inc

• General Manager

  • Jan 1987 - Jan 1990

  Managed all daily operations for the Madison Muskies, Class-A professional baseball team. Developed and administered operating budgets. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated a staff of up to 45 employees in sales, marketing, accounting, concessions, maintenance, and office support. Purchased supplies and controlled inventory. Wrote press releases. Represented the team on television, newspapers, and a weekly radio program. Managed all daily operations for the Madison Muskies, Class-A professional baseball team. Developed and administered operating budgets. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated a staff of up to 45 employees in sales, marketing, accounting, concessions, maintenance, and office support. Purchased supplies and controlled inventory. Wrote press releases. Represented the team on television, newspapers, and a weekly radio program.